Beyond the need for equipment, many of these developing fire and rescue departments lack the vital element of training and instruction on proper use of the equipment and resources. IFA is committed, through training missions and continuous consultation, to aid members of these departments on how to properly use the donated equipment as well as techniques that may be helpful to local communities during emergency situations. Through IFA, members of U.S. fire and rescue departments have held classes in the Republic of Haiti instructing local workers on how to handle swift water and technical rescues as well as how to properly use their firefighting gear to protect themselves during fire suppression activities.IFA also provides sponsorships for firefighters to travel and train in the US.